I visited Ginkaku-ji for the first time since my junior high school field trip. The garden, moss, and scenery all felt different from before, and I realized once again that it's a place that leaves a lasting impression no matter how many times you visit.
#Kyoto vlog
💻Official website
www.shokoku-ji.jp/ginkakuji/
🔸Location
2 Ginkakujicho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, Japan
🔸Access
Public Transportation: Take the Kyoto City Bus to "Ginkakuji-mae" stop, then walk about 5 minutes.
Walking: About a 20-minute walk from Heian Shrine.
By Car: About 30 minutes from Kyoto Station (parking available).
🔸Size
Total area: Approximately 40,000 square meters.
Height of Ginkaku (Kannon Hall): Approximately 13.5 meters.
🔸Sect
Rinzai sect, Shokoku-ji school.
🔸Founding Period
Built in 1482 (Muromachi period).
Construction started by Ashikaga Yoshimasa.
🔸Major Structures
Ginkaku (Kannon Hall): The upper floor is the Kannon Hall, and the lower floor is the Shinku-den.
Togudo: Famous for its Dojinsai room.
Ginsadan and Kogetsudai: Beautiful white sand formations in the garden.
🔸Important Cultural Properties
Ginkaku (Kannon Hall): National Treasure.
Togudo: National Treasure.
Garden: Special Place of Scenic Beauty.
🔸Features
Karesansui (dry landscape) garden: Known as a masterpiece of Japanese gardens.
Ginsadan and Kogetsudai: Iconic elements of the garden.
Phoenix statue on the roof of Kannon Hall: A beautiful statue atop the building.
🔸Historical Background
Retirement residence of Ashikaga Yoshimasa: Functioned as a cultural center after retreating from political turmoil.
Higashiyama Culture: Symbolizes an important period in Japanese culture.
Origin of the name "Ginkaku": Derived from the image of "silver" as opposed to "gold" (Kinkaku-ji).
Chapters:
0:00 Opening オープニング
0:27 Main Gate 総門
0:36 Ticket Counter 受付
0:46 Middle Gate 中門
0:57 Silver Pavilion(Kannonden) 銀閣（観音殿）
1:03 Kogetsudai 向月台
1:14 Ginsyadan(Silver Sand Sea) 銀沙灘
1:23 Main Hall 本堂
1:44 Tougudo Hall 東求堂
2:15 Kinkyochi Pond 錦鏡池
3:15 Sengetsusen Waterfall 洗月泉
3:35 Hakkakutou Island 白鶴島
5:22 Water Tea Celemony お茶の井
5:54 Over Look Spot 展望所
7:03 Senninsu Island 仙人洲
7:53 Phoenix Statue 鳳凰像
8:27 Souvenir Shop お土産店
9:14 ride a bus バス
🥢The restaurant "Hashimoto" located right in front of the bus stop
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